Nancy Apéro Walking Tour: Lorraine Flavors & Place Stanislas

An 18th-century square and a Lorraine apéro happen at the same stop.

A two-hour small-group walking tour of Nancy's historic center led by a local guide in English or French, built around a curated Lorraine apéro tasting at Place Stanislas. You explore the UNESCO-listed square and the Old Town's narrow streets, tasting quiche lorraine, artisanal cheeses, regional charcuterie and seasonal specialties paired with your choice of local wine, beer, mirabelle juice or locally-made cola. Minimum age is 18. Advance notice needed for allergies, vegetarian or gluten-free requirements.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Nancy's historic center and cuisine

• Start at Place Stanislas
• Taste Lorraine-style apéro specialties
• Stroll through Nancy's Old Town
• Discover artisanal cheeses and charcuterie

The experience

You arrive at Place Stanislas, the 18th-century square built by Stanislas Leszczyński, former King of Poland. Your guide meets you at a local spot overlooking the square's classical architecture and golden gates, where the apéro begins: quiche lorraine, artisanal cheeses, regional charcuterie and seasonal specialties, paired with two drinks of your choice. The guide shares the stories and traditions behind what you're tasting and the square itself: how it was built, what it meant to the city, what it means now.

From there you walk into the Old Town, the Vieille Ville, a maze of narrow streets and hidden courtyards where medieval and Renaissance buildings still stand. You end the tour at a real French fromagerie, a cheese shop, discovering more local cheeses and charcuterie. The whole walk takes two hours. Your guide speaks English or French and keeps the group small.

What’s included

• A curated Lorraine-style apéro with quiche lorraine, artisanal cheeses, regional charcuterie and seasonal specialties.
• two drinks: your choice of local wine, beer, mirabelle juice or locally-made cola.
• a local guide in English or French leading a small group through Place Stanislas and the Old Town.

Before you book

Days and timesFridayDeparts at 17:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 to 85 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Lyndi

Is this one for you?Two hours leaves room for other stops in Nancy the same day, so you can taste the region's food culture without sacrificing the rest of your itinerary.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What exactly is a Lorraine apéro?

A Lorraine apéro is a regional tasting featuring quiche lorraine, artisanal cheeses, regional charcuterie and seasonal specialties: the savory and sweet foods and drinks that define the region's food culture. On this tour, you taste all of it at Place Stanislas with your choice of local wine, beer, mirabelle juice or locally-made cola.

Is Place Stanislas really a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Yes. Place Stanislas was created in the 18th century by Stanislas Leszczyński and is recognized as one of Europe's most beautiful squares. It features elegant classical architecture, golden gates and grand fountains, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Can I do this tour if I'm vegetarian or have food allergies?

Yes, but you need to inform the guide in advance about vegetarian, gluten-free or allergy requirements so they can arrange the right options for you before the tour starts.

How much walking is involved?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and covers Nancy's historic center over two hours, including the walk from Place Stanislas through the Old Town's narrow streets to a local cheese shop.